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BK18 UAU

2018 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

74,964 mi
Last recorded74,964 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class38,391 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK18 UAU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 74,964 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2025 67,910 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2025 67,910 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Mar 2025 67,538 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2024 85,051 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 45,563 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2022 35,684 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2022 35,675 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Mar 2021 25,127 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?

Based on 4,204,702 MOT tests across 368,463 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
5,763
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
368,463
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 63,616
Brake pipe excessively corroded 58,529
Stop lamp not working 50,991
Registration plate lamp not working 41,728
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 38,250
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BK18 UAU is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.1% with a typical mileage of 38,391 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz A-class fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 63,616 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BK18 UAU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz A-class typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 8 years old, this Mercedes-benz A-class is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BK18 UAU?

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What year was BK18 UAU registered?

BK18 UAU is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 29 March 2018.

Is BK18 UAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK18 UAU shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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